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title: "GMCA 794 Local Energy Advice Demonstrator: In-Store DIY Energy Advice Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044743"
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# GMCA 794 Local Energy Advice Demonstrator: In-Store DIY Energy Advice Service

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044743

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has awarded a contract for the Local Energy Advice Demonstrator project to B&Q Limited. The project aims to deliver in-person energy-saving advice and retrofit services in Greater Manchester through innovative methods, creating drop-in centers in B&Q stores. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses in the services sector, particularly those experienced in energy efficiency and community engagement. Companies with expertise in DIY retail, energy-saving measures, and sustainable retrofitting are well-suited to compete for future similar tenders in the region. The procurement process was initiated through a tender, and the contract was signed in October 2023 with a total value of £217,000.

## Notice

A successful competitive bid for a Local Energy Advice Demonstrator (LEAD) project has provided GMCA with funding (total PS1.9m) to test, trial and demonstrate the success of new approaches to delivering in-person energy saving advice, related to the installation of physical energy saving measures such as insulation. A core component of the awarded funding is to trial such engagement methods through multiple avenues, this includes places like community centers, GP surgeries, and DWP offices. Through this project, we are also looking to bring mainstream retrofit into the DIY market. To do this B&Q will create drop-in centres in their two highest footfall stores in Greater Manchester. B&Q were a named partner in the LEAD project bid to undertake this activity. This innovative development is something brand new and a service that is not offered at all elsewhere to deliver such a service within the timescales required for mobilizing this project.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A successful competitive bid for a Local Energy Advice Demonstrator (LEAD) project has provided GMCA with funding (total PS1.9m) to test, trial and demonstrate the success of new approaches to delivering in-person energy saving advice, related to the installation of physical energy saving measures such as insulation. A core component of the awarded funding is to trial such engagement methods through multiple avenues, this includes places like community centers, GP surgeries, and DWP offices. Through this project, we are also looking to bring mainstream retrofit into the DIY market. To do this B&Q will create drop-in centres in their two highest footfall stores in Greater Manchester. B&Q were a named partner in the LEAD project bid to undertake this activity. This innovative development is something brand new and a service that is not offered at all elsewhere to deliver such a service within the timescales required for mobilizing this project.

### Procurement Information

Regulations updated PCR 2015 apply Award following Regulation 32

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007679-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £217,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | B&Q |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2024 at 13:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007679-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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